EFLECTIONS FROM GHANA by Annie Kjaer

Editor’s Note: As many of you TO KNOW GOD,TO KNOW EACH OTHER read in the last issue of Inside Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time Report, Annie Kjaer led a team and see Jesus face to face when He lived on earth? of Amazing Facts College of If He looked at you, how would you feel? I imagine He would be very Evangelism (AFCOE) graduates and volunteers to Ghana, Africa, to gentle, yet very strong. He would linger behind when others hurried hold 26 simultaneous evangelistic meetings. Due to space limitations, away—take time to know me, dispel my fears, uncover buried tears and we were forced to cut parts of her article that we really wanted to keep wipe them away,kindle my laughter, and share the joy of His presence in. So we decided to run her inspiring and powerful “Reflections from with me.I know He’d carry my joys and sorrows as His own.And He Ghana” here, knowing you will be blessed. We also hope you’ll catch the would see through me, yet love me still. The Bible shows this picture incredible vision of Hope for a Hemisphere, joining us in prayer and of God in the life of Jesus, yet it is rare to find people who reveal God’s support as Amazing Facts illuminates the Dark Continent. character like this, people who love others the way Jesus does. As I reflect on AFCOE’s mission in Ghana, I realize that I’ve been CARING FOR NEW BELIEVERS touched by God’s love through my Ghanaian brethren—touched in Children are very important in the Ghanaian culture.“There is no a deeper way than ever before. I’ve seen God’s desire to know us wealth where there are no children,”they say.This is true not only of through the friendship of Ghana.An African proverb says,“Humanity the family, but also of the church.As God forms a child in the has no boundary”and “It is a human being that counts; I call upon mother’s womb and brings her out into the care and safe-keeping of gold, it answers not; I call upon cloth, it answers not; it is a human a father’s arms, so He is bringing precious souls to the arms of the being that counts.”Jesus counts time not by the steady ticking of the church in America, Ghana, and around the world.Acts 2 tells us that clock, but by the rhythmic thumping of the human heart. He cares the Lord adds to the church such as are being saved. about the thoughts and feelings, and He draws near. When we consider the needs of new church-family members, Ghanaians share this love for people.“We will talk for hours with any few words can equal the wisdom of the African proverb “Absence stranger who crosses our path and by the time we part there will does not bring up a child.” Children desire connection and be little we do not know about each other.We do not regard it closeness. Ghanaian mothers practice this as they wrap their as impertinence or an invasion of our privacy for someone precious bundles in cloth and carry them close, while fathers to ask ‘personal’ questions, nor have we compunction about hold their toddler close and gaze down at their legacy. questioning others in like manner.We are open to the I understood it better when a trusting, happy little girl climbed interests of other people. Our curiosity does not stem from into my lap and fell asleep during Sabbath worship. a desire to interfere in someone else’s business but is an Ghana’s people reminded me expression of our belief that we are wrapped up together in that life is not about things this bundle of life and therefore a bond already exists between and my accomplishments. Life myself and a stranger before we open our mouths to talk” is connection with God and (African Cultural Values, page 132). people—not isolation. That’s “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, what people look for in God’s house: if ye have love one to another”(John 13:35). They need a spiritual family— “Then shall the King say unto them on his right a family who loves them and holds hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the them close. They need you. My kingdom prepared for you from the foundation personal journal expresses it this of the world: For I was an hungered, and way: “When I give, I give myself.” ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye Until we give ourselves to others, gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye we have not given anything. took me in. … Then shall the righteous In all our planning for evangelism and answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we nurturing of new believers, let’s remember thee ... a stranger, and took thee in? … that only love is strong enough to capture And the King shall answer and say unto the wandering footsteps of the human son them,Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done or daughter and keep them safe from danger it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have in the fold of God’s family. done it unto me”(Matthew 25:34–40).

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“But the meek shall inherit the earth; and and the waves beat into the boat, but Jesus was in the stern, asleep on shall delight themselves in the abundance a pillow.“And he arose and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, of peace.”—Psalm 37:11 Peace, be still.And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” This is a fascinating tale, because the disciples wake Jesus to ask An Amazing Fact: Him a very strange question:“Don’t you care that we’re perishing?” Do you know the strange events that led to the Of course He cares—that’s why He came to earth! Jesus said,“God prestigious Nobel Prize? Alfred Nobel invented so loved the world … that they might not perish.” “safety blasting powder”—better known as Naturally,Christ was not distressed by the raging elements. In fact, dynamite, which is five times more potent than He did not need to shout; rather, His words, spoken in faith, were gunpowder. It made construction with explosives potent enough. I imagine He might have even yawned, rubbed the sleep safer, more efficient, and cheaper. But military from His eyes, and stood to calmly survey the storm. I think He simply leaders also realized the value of dynamite. spoke,“Hush. Be quiet. Be at peace.”With that, the wind instantly However, the man known as the “Lord of stopped and the waters instantaneously flattened to a glassy calm. Dynamite”was a pacifist and was greatly That’s the way it is with God; He can instantly soothe all our fears. troubled by the wartime use of his However, when the disciples were rescued from their fear, they inventions. In 1895, a newspaper were still “exceedingly”afraid. But why after the storm was gone? mistakenly published Nobel’s obituary Now they are wondering,“What manner of man is this, that even while he lived! He was horrified to the winds and the sea obey Him?”The elements had peace, but read that he’d be remembered the disciples were still afraid. It’s clear their absence of peace was as a man whose invention beyond environmental. Something else took away their peace— was linked to so much death something on the inside. They did not know Jesus. and carnage. So upon his Like the disciples, we become anxious and lose faith when the death, perhaps in an effort gale blows.We wonder,“Does God care?” to alleviate his conscience and improve his legacy, Nobel’s God Is Peace will provided that the bulk of his vast A while ago, I was frustrated with a series of problems I faced fortune go to a fund that would annually celebrate as a pastor and parent. I wasn’t wringing my hands, but I did have advancements in science, literature, and peace. many anxious moments. I woke up at night, my mind churning over this bundle of challenges.What bothered me most about this Peace From Within reaction was that I knew it demonstrated a lack of faith. I’ve Everybody desires peace. Many are longing for learned so much more about peace since then, and I would like to political peace. Others are craving mental, financial, pass on to you a few aspects of what the Lord taught me. Some of social, and even physical peace. But most the best advertising for Christ is to exude peace no matter the of the world seems to believe some external circumstances. Not only is God love, but He is also the external change in circumstances essence of peace. I went through the Bible and found seven times is what will bring lasting peace. when God is identified as a God of Peace.We don’t normally think In Mark 4, we find the familiar of that as one of His titles, but it is—and I believe it is an story of Jesus sleeping through a important one. God does not bite His nails, nor does He pace the storm.A great windstorm arose, floor. God is never nervous, edgy, or restless. INSIDE6REPORT JULY/AUGUST 2002 Not Just a Word daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law”(Matthew 10:35). The word “peace”is found about 430 times in the Bible, which The gospel of Christ can most certainly bring peace into a means God has a lot to say about the importance of this theme. divided home, but it can just as easily bring division. Domestic The Hebrew word for peace is “shalom,”which can be used tranquility is not why Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. to say “hello”or “goodbye.”In essence, shalom means Still others seek peace through financial security.Every peace,safety,well-being,happy,friendly,healthy, day they anxiously check the stocks, and if prosperity, and favor. The New Testament uses the the market goes up, they’re serene; Greek word “irane”for peace. This is where we but when it drops, they’re agitated. get the name Irene. It can mean: peace, Some are constantly fending off prosperity,one,quietness,rest,to set at one and stalling bill collectors.Who can again, and to restore. Great words, aren’t they? have peace living like that? It’s hard They are sweet, endearing words.And the entire to have peace when you’re daily plan of salvation revolves around these words drowning in debt. Some people because we are alienated from God; we are at think,“If I could just win the lottery, war.And Jesus, who is the pure Prince of Peace, then I’d have peace.”But the Bible says has come to reconcile us. He came to make peace does not come from the peace with the Father on our behalf, because abundance of things a man possesses. our sins have separated us from God. Proverbs 11:28 says,“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall True Peace flourish as a branch.”No. Real peace does not When people talk about peace, they say,“Let’s come from financial security either. pray for peace.”What kind of peace do they mean? Usually, it’s global or civil peace. But is False Peace this primarily why Jesus came? The devil wants us to pursue false peace Many fear nuclear war, so they ask for world through the popular counterfeits of finances, peace so nations don’t annihilate each other. domestic affairs, and the world in general. Even with the current wave of disarmament, He even has some people looking for peace the nuclear nations still have enough weapons to through cult-like religions or rituals, while exterminate life on this planet.And now an army of fanatical terrorists persuading others to turn hopelessly to drugs for temporary is trying to obtain nuclear weapons. That might leave you feeling a sensations of peace. little edgy.If you didn’t know that God was on His throne, you might Many are distracted and deceived by these false forms of peace. never sleep! Ezekiel 13:10 says,“They have seduced my people saying, Peace; What about political peace? Jesus warns,“Think not that I am come and there was no peace.”Many politicians have greased their way to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword” into office by promising peace. Before Jerusalem was destroyed, the (Matthew 10:34).Wars and crusades have been fought in Jesus’ name, religious leaders told the people,“God is going to defend us.”They so this can’t be the peace He’s offering. Herbert Hoover said,“Peace is claimed “Peace!”And they were destroyed. In Isaiah 57:21, we’re not made at the council tables, or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.” warned,“There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.”Though Some long for domestic peace, plagued by constant conflict in their false prophets promise them peace, those without God won’t find it. homes—which have become battle zones. The Bible says it’s bad for In 1 Thessalonians 5:3, we read,“For when they shall say Peace and a woman to marry a lazy man.And for a man to be married to an safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them as travail upon a irritable woman,“It is better to dwell in the wilderness”(Proverbs woman with child; and they shall not escape.”We need to especially be 21:19).And yet even this domestic peace is not the real reason Jesus concerned when we hear world leaders shouting,“Peace and safety are came, because He said,“For I am come to set a man at variance on the horizon.”It is a popular platitude, but that’s not the kind of against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the peace God promises.All these conditional concepts of peace change

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JULY/AUGUST 2002 INSIDE7REPORT so quickly.Remember Job? He lost his financial,physical, “The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep and family serenity suddenly.But he did not lose his peace (Job your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). 22:21). Conditions will always change, so we shouldn’t be caught off He’ll give you this peace that surpasses understanding when you guard by trusting in false peace. The devil can use these illusions to begin to know Him. make us complacent and then he pulls the rug out from under us! The Source The Enemies of Peace Thomas Jefferson once said,“When you start becoming anxious … So where do you find abiding peace that gives you rest no count to ten. If that doesn’t work, count to ten again.”That’s quaint, matter what your circumstances? “All men desire peace,” sound advice; but the real power of peace is found in the promises someone said.“But few people desire those things that of God’s Word. Christ met every one of Satan’s temptations with that make for peace.”Often those seeking peace insulate Word. Knowing Scripture gave Jesus the power and peace to overcome. themselves against it by falling victim to its enemies—such An attitude of gratitude can also become a source of peace. Focus on as fear,greed,ambition,envy,anger,and pride.Anyone those things for which you should be grateful. Sometimes, we get embracing these traits can’t have peace. They must let them agitated because we have forgotten our blessings and ponder our go to make room for and nurture the peace of God.We cannot problems.We become discontent by focusing on what is wrong and cling to pride or greed and then say,“God, grant me peace.”Those forget everything that is right. Thank God for what you do have. enemies must first be evicted from the heart. Remember,Paul said,you pray,you supplicate,you request, Peace is also something you’ll miss by aiming directly for it. and then you thank.After thanking God then the God of It’s like happiness: If you spend your life trying to make Peace will give you that incredible peace (Philippians 4:6, 7). yourself happy, you’ll lose it (Matthew 16:25).You find God will also guard your heart and mind through Jesus happiness by serving and loving others. So if peace against the devil’s attacks of distress, designed to destroy is something you’re looking for in and of your peace. The strongest witness is when a itself, you’ll never experience it. Christian can demonstrate peace even when passing through trial.When you’re peacefully Where to Begin going through a storm, you have a converting I’m amazed by the influence on others. David said,“I will both lay Bible story of Peter me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, sleeping like a baby even only makest me dwell in safety”(Psalm 4:8). while on death row. That’s Even though King Saul and an entire army incredible! He had a peace that were hunting to kill him, David could sleep surpasses understanding. How because he knew God was with him. would you like to find that kind of peace where you don’t need to be Have a Peace Summit anxious even though your life is on the We need to have a peace conference with the Prince of line? Martin Luther said,“True peace is not merely the Peace. Most people are centered in self, which is like trying absence of some negative force. It is rather the presence of to find peace at the epicenter of an earthquake. To have some positive force.” Ridding yourself of negative forces one’s world centered in God is real peace. He’s the calm in will provide peace only temporarily. Eventually, some other the eye of a hurricane. The storm might be raging around crisis will sprout to displace your temporary tranquility— you, but within all is still. Peace also comes from a constant roller coaster of peace and worry. True, abiding meditation—and I’m not talking about transcendental peace must be something more. meditation. Rather, the Bible tells us to meditate on God, I once saw a bumper sticker that said,“No God, which we can do in so many ways.At our mountain home, my No peace; Know God, Know peace.” I thought,“That’s family can see a beautiful valley cascading below.A friend built clever!” Because that’s exactly where true peace comes from: us a beautiful oak swing on the porch—and my wife spends much knowing God. Job 22: 21 says,“Acquaint now thyself with him, time there, just meditating. One day, I began feeling restless because and be at peace.” How do we acquaint ourselves with God? of mounting unfinished projects. But finally, I thought,“I need to try Through communion; His Word. By allowing Him to speak to that!”So I joined her up on the swing. We gently us, we’ll find peace. And we are promised that when we pray, rocked back and forth, and I surveyed the

An Amazing Fact: May 30, 1868, marked the first Decoration Day, designated as a time of remembrance for Americans who died in their nation’s defense during the Civil War. Later, this date became known as Memorial Day and was expanded to include all service men and women who fought and died for the United States in war. Nearly 1.5 million Americans have died in wartime service, fighting to bring peace and stability for their homeland. Of course, no human war has ever provided lasting peace—since the signing of the World War I Armistice in 1918, for every year of war, there have been just two minutes of political peace. However, the Bible tells us that at the conclusion of the greatest war ever fought, humanity will know true peace forever. INSIDE8REPORT JULY/AUGUST 2002 meadows and the birds. Then I heard that still, small voice. The Bible them back.”I didn’t want to, and so I lost my peace. I tried to tells us to be still and to know that He is God. I found myself at peace. explain my conscience away,“Oh, that was 20 years ago and such Behold God’s creation, and you’ll find real rest. Isaiah 26:3 says, a little amount.”I had accepted Christ, and God had forgiven me— “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: so why was it bothering me? because he trusteth in thee.”This is true meditation: keeping your I think it has to do with progressive peace.To stay at peace means mind fixed on God. I like to call this condition a “calm-plex.”And you must continually walk in God’s will as He reveals things … when you stay your mind on God, you can have that calm-plex. always flowing forward.Many Christians have new truths revealed to them but say,“I don’t want to walk like that because it’s different.”And Connecting the Peaces sure enough, they lose their peace! If God reveals new light, you can’t I saw a sign in front of a church refuse to walk in it.The Lord finally graced me with strength,and I that said,“If life is a puzzle, look here returned to the place where I once worked.I went in, my hands for the missing peace.” It suggests sweating.Ironically,the employer I stole from was no longer there—no that along with reading the Word, one knew where he went.But I found my peace.You see, God didn’t want meditation, prayer, and trust, you my $15.He wanted my willingness to make things right.And once I was need to learn about that missing peace in God’s will for me, I had my peace back again.I was a river once more. in the church environment. “When peace, like a river attendeth my way,it is well with my soul.” Peace can be contagious. We learn much about the Peacemakers peace of God by fellowship God has called you to be at peace, but He also wants you to be with others who know the a peacemaker. He wants you to share that peace with others. Don’t Prince of Peace. keep it to yourself because, like happiness, it’s something you retain Peace also comes from by giving it away. Jesus said,“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they obedience—by knowing you’re in shall be called the children of God”(Matthew 5:9). God’s will and surrendering to Him. How are we to be peacemakers? Are we to become politicians with Philippians 4:9 says,“Those things, which ye have both learned, a seat at the United Nations? Not particularly.As Christian and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace peacemakers, we are to invite people to make peace with their God. shall be with you.” That’s an important biblical message.“Mark the That’s the foremost responsibility.In Luke 10:5, Jesus sends out His perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is apostles to preach. He instructs them to say “Peace be to this house” peace” (Psalm 37:37). Many people haven’t associated peace with when they entered a new home. obedience, but the Bible is clear:“Great peace have they which love And we are to give this benediction to a world in turmoil.As we thy law: and nothing shall offend them” (Psalm 119:165). invite the Prince of Peace into our hearts, we are then called to In fact, when I counsel a fretful soul, I usually ask,“Is there communicate Him to an anxious and fretful world. something you’re doing that is not in harmony with God’s will?” When the priests would bless the people, they would say, Often they’ll admit to being disobedient in some area. Would you “The LORD bless thee, and keep thee; The LORD make his face to want your children to be at peace if they were disobeying you? shine upon you, And be gracious to you. The LORD lift up His Likewise, God loves you too much to let you have peace when countenance upon you, And give you [shalom]” (Numbers 6:24). you are disobeying your conscience and His will. We are a nation of priests. Christ came to bring us peace, so He Jonah is a great example of this—running west when God said sends us to bring other people peace. go east. He soon found himself in the storm, having lost his peace when he went directly against the will of God. The Bible is The Rock full of similar stories that remind us of this principle.“The work Do you want to find peace? of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is quietness and assurance forever” (Isaiah 32:17). the missing piece. The gospel opens with an angel singing, Peace Is a River “Peace and goodwill toward Isaiah 48:18 says,“O that thou hadst hearkened to my [commands]! men.” Christ entered the world then had thy peace been as a river.”Isaiah doesn’t say,“Your peace with a proclamation of peace. would have been like a creek.”Do you know why? A creek dries up. And He concluded His ministry the But a river doesn’t; it is continual. (Rivers may fall or rise some, but same way. Before ascending to heaven, He appears to His disciples they always flow.) It’s constant, just like peace. It just keeps on in the upper room and says,“Peace be unto you.”And He repeats moving—it’s always there, available, and ever flowing. this for them again and again. This is why He’s called the Prince Erwin Lutzer said,“Emotional peace and calm come after doing of Peace. Ephesians 2:14–17 says this about our King:“For He God’s will, and not before.”I once stole from my employer when I was Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken 15 years old. I never forgot. It wasn’t much money, but years later, after down the middle wall of separation ... thus making peace [and] I was born-again, the Holy Spirit said,“Doug, you need to go and pay Continued on page 13. JULY/AUGUST 2002 INSIDE9REPORT You are invited to meet the members of Amazing Facts evangelism team at any one of the following locations. This schedule is subject to change without notice, so please call Amazing Facts to confirm appointments or get more information.

Doug Gary Batchelor Gibbs Doug Batchelor Gary Gibbs August 7 – 10 July 27 & August 3 National ASI How to Give Bible Studies Columbus, Ohio 6045 Camellia Avenue Sacramento Central Church

John Richard Sacramento, California Bradshaw Calderon Rich Cavaness Call 916-457-6511 for details July 19 – August 24 (More information on page 17.) Show Low Primary School 1350 North Central Avenue Show Low,Arizona Rich Byron Cavaness Corbett If this list looks a little short, it’s because Eric Flickinger many of our evangelists take a little July 19 – August 24 time to rest and revive during the Magnolia Church summer. They typically conduct six Magnolia,Arkansas major evangelistic series each year. Eric Lowell Call 870-881-9299 for details Please keep these dedicated workers Flickinger Hargreaves in prayer. And please remember our Jason Morgan teams in India and the team prepar- ing for the big event in Cameroon. July 27– August 24 They encounter all kinds of obstacles Clarksville Church and attacks from the enemy and are Clarksville,Arkansas Brian Jason worthy of your support. Our team of McMahon Morgan Call 501-754-3244 for details Amazing Facts evangelists baptizes more than 1,000 souls every year! Dennis Priebe July 12 – 13 Minocqua Lakeland Church,Wisconsin July 20 LeCenter Church, Minnesota Sam Jack Palmer Pefley August 9 – 10 Middleton Church, Idaho August 16 – 18 Bonners Ferry Church retreat, Idaho August 24 Inchelium Mission Church,Washington August 30 – 31 Raymond Willapa Harbor Church, Washington

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INSIDE10REPORT JULY/AUGUST 2002 An Introduction to Eric and Hildelisa Flickinger ne of Amazing Facts newest evangelists, Eric Flickinger California Greets Evangelist joined the ministry in 2001. In 2000, he graduated from our College of Evangelism and trained with John Bradshaw and Brian McMahon Lowell Hargreaves. He also assisted Doug Batchelor in the Bakersfield, California, welcomed Brian McMahon Philippines. Eric was born in Germany to a military family, and he and all the participants of the Amazing Facts Bible attended the Armed Forces Central Europe International School. Prophecy Seminar. Eric later graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in A series of seminars was held at German and Business Administration. the Best Western Inn and nearly 100 He married Hildelisa in 1996, and she introduced him to a Sabbath people attended faithfully, hungry for church. After much searching, Eric was baptized in 1996. Born in the “new heavens and the new earth” Puerto Rico, Hildelisa was the last of 24 children (same parents)! we are promised. Brian She received her master’s in Food Science and Nutrition in 1995. concluded the series by She worked at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital for six years, presenting the last working in Intensive Care, Acute Medicine, and the Cancer Ward. lecture at the Hillcrest Committed to serving Jesus, the two decided to leave their jobs and Church, where members pursue soul-winning full time with Amazing Facts. Here is their exciting gathered to meet the faithful report detailing the Holy Spirit’s success through their hard work! participants and visit with them around a banquet table covered with home-baked goodies, Jesus Is Alive in Alabama fresh fruits, and vegetable platters. Hot cocoa, warm February found us in the little town of Guntersville, Alabama. handshakes, and hugs were passed around to Surrounded by beautiful lakes, this little resort town was about to members and guests alike who battled gusty winds uncover some very amazing Bible truths! Many residents of that tossed paper plates into the air! Guntersville and the surrounding areas braved wintry weather One couple, Steve and Patty, came from a very to attend opening night. The Lord richly blessed as people from divergent religious background, crossing many varied walks of life came searching for truth. denominations. They recently moved to Bakersfield Two of these souls were Chris and Jennifer, a young couple with from Tehachapi. They listened raptly through all the a very peculiar story. Chris was serving in the armed forces when seminars and said they had been praying and seeking a his unit got called to duty in the Gulf. The recently wed couple was church.“Too much of what other churches taught wasn’t not thrilled at the idea of being separated so soon. Aboard the even in the Bible,”says Steve.“An invitation came in the plane, Chris earnestly prayed to God, asking that if his plane got mail one afternoon, and turned around, he would give his life to Jesus. He then fell asleep. we knew we had to When he woke up, he found himself back home! Miraculously, the attend these meetings.” plane turned around in mid-flight after his unit was ordered back. Brian McMahon was Over time, God continued to work in their lives, and they were both last in Bakersfield more baptized at the conclusion of than four years ago and our series. Jennifer led an Amazing Facts writes, “Please Bible Prophecy Seminar keep us in your prayers so at Hillcrest Church.At its we can be witnesses to our conclusion, several dozen families and friends and that … they will see the truth as we have.” people were baptized, Mark and Dana had an unexpected turn of events during a recent and,“We have many who vacation. Mark had long been searching for truth and prayed to have made the decision God for help. Totally unplanned, they found themselves at a to walk fully with Jesus roadside flea market. There they met a man who gave him Pastor Christ and join the Doug’s Millennium of Prophecy videotapes! Through these tapes, Sabbath-keeping church by baptism,”says church Mark and Dana learned about God’s will and began attending a member Charlene Sargent. Sabbath-keeping church. At the end of our series, they gave their Report submitted by Cheryl A. Hurt. lives to Jesus and were baptized. Continued on next page. JULY/AUGUST 2002 INSIDE11REPORT Continued from page 11. Amazing Facts Wins Souls in Iowa A total of 11 precious people were baptized at the end of this series. We know that many more seeds were planted in Guntersville. Lowell Hargreaves completed a successful prophecy Please pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to work in the lives seminar series in Council Bluffs, Iowa. More than 15 that were touched by God’s amazing love through His Word. people were baptized at the conclusion of the three- week series that covered such Salvation in Siloam Springs important topics as the In March, we conducted a prophecy seminar in Siloam Springs, Sabbath, health, and Arkansas. Weather in this part of the country can be quite the soon return of unpredictable during that season! We experienced 0 degree nights Jesus Christ. and a snowstorm—and then 70 degree weather a week later! Roger, standing Needless to say, it is difficult to conduct an evangelistic series in the at a staggering 6’6”, midst of inclement weather. Nevertheless, God richly blessed and had been attending for a year the church where the many people discovered new Bible truth by attending our series. seminar was held. But while attending the meetings, he finally made his decision to be baptized. He gave the Rick’s Story pastor a huge bear hug after the baptism! Steve and This is the story of one man who attended this seminar: Julie were not Sabbath-keepers, even though Julie grew “Before I found the Lord, I was a drug cook. I spent four months up in the church and her father was a church leader. in a work release program, going to work during the day and to jail She was even working on the Sabbath. But after the at night. I needed to have a job to stay in the program, so I went to meetings, she made a decision not to work on the a car lot that was hiring and explained my situation to the owner. Sabbath—and she and Steve were baptized. He gave me a chance. He said they had one hour of Bible reading Another couple, Bob and Kelly, were baptized on every day from 8 to 9 in the morning. Sabbath morning and then married on Sabbath I asked him, ‘So what time do I need to afternoon. Bob’s brother Tim was also baptized. come in to work?’ He said, ‘8 o’clock’”! Amazingly, these three attended the seminar solely One night on my way back to jail, I saw through the advertising! Praise God for His Holy Spirit. a young teenage girl crying desperately Roger and Brenda also heard about Lowell’s meeting because she was being arrested and put in through advertising, and have committed themselves to jail. My heart was so touched that I prayed keeping the true Sabbath. Connie also found it difficult she would meet Jesus—and I also gave my to attend the seminar because of work, but she was heart fully to the Lord. I knew that Jesus determined to obey even if it cost her job! She’s even could turn that girl’s life around as he was planning to start her own business. doing with mine. Joseph and Kate attended the seminar faithfully, and After I completed the work-release both were baptized on a very special day.It was a big program, I began attending the local Sabbath-keeping church. step for Joseph, because his family strongly opposed his I knew about the Sabbath because the owner of the car lot had decision. Praise God they made the commitment to discovered the Sabbath truth through his studies. I have volunteered follow the new truths that God has revealed to them. my time renovating the church and worked side by side with the Ed and Pam both gained victory over their smoking pastor and others who offered me their love and friendship.” habit through the seminar and had the joy of burying We are happy to report that Rick, along with other precious souls, their pasts through baptism. was baptized at the conclusion of our meetings. He also claimed Without your help,Amazing victory over smoking, realizing that his body is the temple of God. Facts would be unable to reach “I got on my knees and haven’t smoked these and other searching souls since!” How precious is God’s grace! through our public evangelism It frees us from the prison of sin and seminars. Please pray for the gives us brand-new life. health and happiness of our “Therefore if any man be in Christ, evangelists, who travel abroad for much of the year he is a new creature: old things are revealing the power and love of God’s truth to people passed away; behold, all things are everywhere.We thank you for your sacrificial support become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). that will help make the kingdom full of Jesus’ flock.

INSIDE12REPORT JULY/AUGUST 2002 Continued from page 9.

putting to death the enmity.And He came and preached peace to Peace, Perfect Peace you who are afar off, and to those who are near” (NKJV).We are at In the world, you’re going to have tribulation, but be of good cheer, war with God. But Jesus unites us. Jesus brings peace between the because Jesus has overcome the world for you.Christ said that no matter Father and us. what’s happening in the world,you can have peace.“These things I have A few years ago, Karen and I went scuba diving at the Great spoken unto you,that in me ye might have peace”(John 16:33).Jesus is Barrier Reef.We got caught in a storm on this small charter boat. the best example of peace; He didn’t allow outward circumstances The captain said our lives were at risk and whatever we paid didn’t destroy His inner peace with the Father.He is the epitome of matter. He then steered the boat behind a huge rock near an island. peace—the very essence.His peace wasn’t contingent on physical And as we were anchored behind that rock, the storm raged around relief from hunger or torture; rather,it sprang from a deep us—but that night, we were sheltered from the wet gale by this internal well.It wasn’t reliant on His finances or social island rock, and we slept peacefully.During the night, acceptance.His own people forsook Him,but He still had the anchor slipped and we were rocked awake violently. peace.It wasn’t conditional on domestic bliss either,as His But the captain simply got up and steered us back behind the own family misunderstood Him. rock. It was soon calm once more. Jesus’peace was such that He withstood the test of everything the Jesus is our Rock. The world is full of storms, and world and the devil threw at Him.All the legions of hell assailed Him we’ll find true shelter only under His wings.“Peace to take away His peace,and they couldn’t touch it—because it was I leave with you,” Jesus says.“My peace I give hidden in God.I want you to have that kind of peace—a peace that unto you: not as the world giveth ... no devil can rob.If you want it,you can have it through a trusting unto you” (John 14:27). God wants relationship with God,communion in prayer,fellowship with His you to have peace! It’s not people,and through building on His Word. political, social, physical, Now you know the source of true peace in this life,but a more domestic, or financial peace. perfect peace is surely to come.Someday,there will be nothing but It’s an internal peace that total peace everywhere.Isaiah 11:6 promises “The wolf also shall dwell God gives, not like the with the lamb,and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf world gives. It’s a and the young lion … and a little child shall lead them.” peace like a This means peace in creation,peace in our river, a peace relationships,peace in the whole world. that passes The promise is simply waiting for the understanding. peacemakers to claim it.

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He also healed and taught people, and He heaven who were not affiliated with a church, either because instructed His disciples to do the same. they did not have that opportunity or another reason that pre- Christ also never used His supernatural power for any self- vented them from that privilege. But one of the most impor- ish reasons. He could have used His power to save Himself. tant principles of Christianity is that we are saved into the He could have refreshed Himself from sleepiness when He lay body of Christ, which is another name for the church. In Acts in the boat, but He chose to remain tired. He could have used 2:47, the Bible says,“And the Lord added to the church daily His power while He was thirsting on the cross, but He had a such as should be saved.”When you are baptized, you become greater mission than Himself. part of Christ’s body and enter into the church. I would also ask this question in return: Why would a person How could a God of love make a statute in say they love God and His truth, but they don’t wish to fellow- Leviticus 25 allowing slavery? Was slavery ship in love with His people? That’s one of the reasons God a curse against blacks? What does slavery wants us in church—because it has people with similar faith and beliefs. It helps bolster our faith and makes us accountable say about God’s character? to one another. It is also an excellent environment to increase I don’t believe it was ever God’s plan for anybody to be or our capacity to love one another. People learn their most own slaves.We must remember that many of the ordinances important lessons of love in the context of their biological fam- in the Bible are meant to protect civilization and people from ilies, and church families follow the same dynamic—especially activities or customs of which God didn’t approve. when it comes to new believers. It is certainly a part of God’s For instance, there was rampant polygamy in Bible times. plan. If a person says,“I believe in God and the Bible and want Part of the reason for this practice was that war was a way to be saved and baptized, but I don’t want to go to church,”it of life and there were probably 10 women for every man. sounds to me like a man saying to his bride,“I love you, I want Unfortunately, it was shameful for women to never have a to marry you—but I don’t want to live with you.”It’s saying family.In Isaiah 4:1, it says that during those times, seven you want the benefits of marriage, but not the relationship that women would take hold of one man.Yet because polygamy goes with it. Part of the Christian experience is having a rela- is often discussed and apparently unpunished throughout tionship with the church—the fellowship of believers. the Bible, this doesn’t mean it was God’s will. In the same way, I lived as a hermit once—up in a cave and away from socie- Jesus said divorce was not God’s will, but He made that provi- ty.In that kind of solitude, you have a tendency to become sion because of the hardness of men’s hearts. He made these eccentric. Isolating oneself from society and lacking social laws to protect the second wife—and he also made laws to contact begin to affect your mind; your brain sort of atro- protect slaves. He isn’t endorsing slavery. phies.You become socially inept. In the same way, it’s impor- Some of the curses that you find in prophecy deal with tant for Christians to be social with fellow believers in corpo- nations warring with Israel. Curses never have a relationship rate worship and gatherings to avoid becoming spiritually to a race of people. There are prophetic curses against eccentric and inept. It’s part of God’s gift—so I encourage Ammonites, Edomites, Jebusites, Babylon—not races, but all Christians to find a biblical church in which they can grow pagan nations at war with God’s people. The Ethiopians were into mature members of God’s family. at war with Israel at different times in history, but Moses mar- ried an Ethiopian, and an Ethiopian eunuch who converted to Did Jesus use His divine power Christianity (Acts 8:38) brought Jesus to his country.Nothing to do only good on earth? in the Bible shows that God approves of segregation based on

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We also must understand, before we determine what a mer- More than a little tense, he prays in the darkness, but someone ciful God is all about, that slavery comes in different forms. touches him. He spins around to overpower the stranger, but The Word of God is the only thing that can set us free, so the superhuman strength of the visitor reveals that this is not whether we are in slavery to another individual or to Satan a mere earthling—it isn’t Esau, or even a human at all, but or a sin, our freedom is based solely on whether we allow His God. In the end, God says,“You have to let go because the day Word to work within us.We can be locked up in prison, but is breaking.”Jacob answers,“I won’t let you go unless you bless we can still know freedom. me.”Of course, Jacob isn’t presuming that he can outwrestle Some people walk through life imprisoned by the devil. But God; instead, he’s pleading for mercy.He says to God,“I want God allows what we will allow.He doesn’t force anything on to know my sins are forgiven before I let you go.”In other us.He tells us what we need to do to live a full, happy life, words: “I’m not going to let go of my faith.” and we need to acknowledge that we can walk free. Otherwise, It’s also important to clarify that Scriptures say,“No man we’d be slaves to God. People too often focus on the little mys- has seen God”at any time. But you also see several places in teries that puzzle them, oblivious to the glaring truth. the Old Testament where people talked to God—like Abraham God hates slavery. There will be no slavery in heaven. and Moses.And now you have Jacob actually wrestling with There was no slavery before sin.After sin, God had certain the Almighty.Take Manoah and his wife when they see a mes- laws to accommodate the hardness of humanity’s heart that senger from heaven. They say,“We have seen God. We’re going could allow such a vile practice. to die.”Who is this messenger? You know, Christ existed before His Bethlehem incarnation, Who is the woman in Genesis 3:15? which is why He says,“Before Abraham was, I am.”And I Is she Mary? believe it was Christ who appeared many times to these patri- archs. In John’s Gospel, He says,“No man has seen God the This verse is talking symbolically about the church—Eve here Father.”The member of the Godhead not seen by mortals is is a symbol for the church. I believe God is making a prophecy the Father, because many people have seen the Son. about a battle that would rage in our world between the serpent, The story also seems implicit in saying the two wrestled the devil, and the woman—the church from the Garden of physically, and not just spiritually. Jacob didn’t have Jesus in Eden—until Jesus comes back. Go to Revelation 12, and you’ll a “head lock,” but he might have just latched onto the Lord’s find the serpent trying to devour the baby of a woman. The ser- feet, trying to free himself until realizing he couldn’t over- pent bruising the woman’s heel in Genesis means the devil will come the supernatural visitor. He had wrestled with God impede the progress of the church by biting it’s heel. But it says until sunup.We also know that when the angel touched that the woman—and later it says the seed of the woman and Jacob’s thigh, it shrank and he hobbled the rest of his life. then later her baby,who is a symbol of Christ—would crush the It was a divine touch. serpent’s head. At the cross, Jesus crushed the head of the serpent— the devil. 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JULY/AUGUST 2002 INSIDE15REPORT Steve Nelson Media Department Muscles Up The Next Step for Hope Fills Web Void Michelle Kiss joined the Amazing Facts Pastors Doug Batchelor and Gary Gibbs Amazing Facts media department in December as a media traveled to Yaounde, Cameroon, in May to eagerly welcomed assistant. Her responsibilities include meet with local leaders, hold educational Steve Nelson to its creating TV/radio reports, sending and revival meetings, and to help finalize ever-growing audiotapes to radio stations, coordinating preparations leading to the Hope for a Internet department the Bible Answers Hemisphere event in November. in December.As Live radio program They were joined by media director Webmaster and on a rotational basis, Cheridah Walters, who worked with local designer, he is in charge of developing and and assisting with supporters on the logistics of the global maintaining the popular Amazing Facts quality control for broadcast and shot video footage for use Web site—keeping friends updated on television. during the meetings. current ministry news and making it easy Born in Southern God worked miracles for the team, for seekers to find important gospel truth California, Michelle leading them to locate a hard-to-find on the site. graduated from California State sound system for the 60,000-seat stadium. Steve comes from Sonoma, Calif., where he University in Sacramento with a And a car carrying Pastors Doug and Gary owned and operated a successful Web site journalism degree. Prior to joining the was struck hard from behind. By God’s development firm. He sold it in 2001 to Amazing Facts team, she worked in public grace, no one was seriously injured! It is pursue the Lord’s work. He has been married relations. She has been married for two clear the devil doesn’t want this global for eight years to Samantha, who maintains years to David, who owns and operates project to succeed, so please keep praying several nonprofit and church Web sites. Born his own floor installation business. She for our team as we continue to prepare for and raised Sabbath-keeping Christians, they has been an active member of the church this epic evangelistic event. were recently re-baptized in 2001. since she was a child, and has enjoyed Steve also enjoys photography, music, and sharing her talents for God through traveling when not confined to his desk. He singing and by teaching Sabbath school continually thanks God for allowing him to to the youth in her church. use his talents to express God’s glory to Michelle looks forward to doing her part others through his gospel-spreading work at the ministry,helping to transmit the gospel at Amazing Facts. truth of Jesus through radio and television. African Fender-Bender! Amazing Facts Bible School Report You’re Needed in Africa The Amazing Facts Correspondence Bible School is as strong as ever, The medical ministry is the right arm of and the new online school is receiving tremendous response! By May, church work.With this in mind,Amazing we had more than 45,500 participants enrolled in the correspondence Facts is putting together a team of dentists, class and 17,000 graduates. More than 45,800 lessons have been grad- doctors, eye-care professionals, and assis- ed since the year began! And the online course continues to grow, with tants to go before the Hope for a Hemisphere more than 15,500 active seekers. Please keep praying for all those project in Yaounde, Cameroon, in late enrolled in the online and correspondence courses—that they may October.Pastor Doug will open the grow in Jesus and be convicted to follow the Lord where He leads. Cameroon series on November 8 in the Tell all your friends to visit www.amazingfacts.org largest outreach of its kind in Cameroon and join the Bible School! history, and you can help! If you would like to spend two weeks of your vacation time in Cameroon helping The Correspondence Bible School is now needy university students with medical, shipping Bible Studies first class—that dental, and eye needs, please call Jim Ayer means quicker turnaround for those for more information at 530-926-0007 or eager to learn important Bible truth 530-926-6677.Your work will be an in these last days! incredible contribution to reaching souls for the Lord. INSIDE16REPORT JULY/AUGUST 2002 New Warehouse AFCOE Expands AFCOE’s Annie Kjaer says,“The great Means Better Service With the resounding success of Amazing thing about dreaming big for God is that Due to the tremendous volume of catalog Facts College of Evangelism four-month He will open doors! But sometimes when and other product orders,Amazing Facts has Personal and Public Evangelism Course, the people feel a burning desire to learn soul recently upsized and upgraded its shipping school is expanding in hopes of creating more winning, they don’t know where to start. warehouse, meaning better and faster service opportunities for those called to the Lord’s But AFCOE might just be their first step! for friends and supporters. The new mailroom work. Here’s just a brief We believe these new is more than double the size of the old one— look at what’s available: programs will open now 1,600 square feet! This new space allows AFCOE Condensed doors for so many and help easier movement and access to materials for Course (2-week course): turn their dreams of soul warehouse staff. Barry Champion, publishing Especially designed for winning into reality!” director, explains,“We now have a faster and pastors, church leaders, For more information on more efficient workflow.” and professionals or AFCOE’s program offerings, The ministry’s mailroom averages more laypersons with some please e-mail us at than 30,000 pieces of mail each month— ministry experience, this [email protected] an exiting but also challenging volume to course offers instruction or call 916-434-3880,ext 3049. handle! Recent improvements have cut order from seasoned soul Call now to register before turnaround time substantially, but with the winners in pastoral these new and inspirational new additions, Barry expects to have products evangelism, the evangelism classes fill up! pulled and mailed within 24 to 48 hours. cycle, personal witnessing, awakening spiritual We’ve also upgraded mailing equipment to interest, giving Bible studies, and more. How to Give Bible Studies— keep current with the tremendous volume. Introductory Course: The Bible Worker a Sacramento Church Event Of course, Barry believes God’s best gift On July 27 and August 3, Sacramento to Amazing Facts are its devoted volunteers. (1-month course): Get started in personal evangelism. Study the science of winning souls Central Church will host one of AFCOE’s “We couldn’t handle the volume of mail most popular classes: How to Give Bible without our dedicated friends.We can’t and learn to give effective Bible studies,share your personal testimony,teach others to Studies. Participants will learn how to share thank them enough!” God has also blessed their faith, give Bible studies, and under- this improvement project—from new dry overcome bad habits,organize a community outreach program,bring people to decision, stand the Bible better. The course is free walls, wiring, air conditioning, and more— and goes from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M.Ifyou’re in with quick completion.As he explains, prepare for an evangelistic meeting,and welcome new believers into God’s family.For the area, please come by! Call 916-457-6511 “What was once a six-month project turned for details. into less than three!” anyone interested in making friends for eternity, this course will give you a wonderful start! The upgrade will also help Amazing Facts Media Buyer Opportunity staff handle the expected increase of orders Youth in Action: Literature Ministry and Bible We’re seeking a talented media buyer with the upcoming catalog, due out in mid Work (3-month course): Especially for the young with five-plus years of experience working October. More than 300 new products will and young at heart,this course will help you on national and international radio and be featured with old favorites. Barry adds, connect to a world crying out for God. television broadcasts and spot buying. “Friends can now look forward to better Curriculum includes friendship evangelism and Responsible for negotiating, scheduling, service, increased efficiency, and faster door-to-door book sales,as well as all classes and buying media services. Knowledge turnaround because we want to make from the Bible Worker Course (see above). of response-tracking systems a plus. sure they Of course,Amazing Facts popular four- Candidate should be fully familiar with get their month course still offers the best training and media standards and practices with resources value for those seeking part-time or full-time proven ability to identify and reach target quickly so work in ministry.It includes comprehensive audiences. Position requires a history of they can share training in all aspects of private and public Christian dedication and willingness to the good news ministry, such as personal witnessing, Bible relocate to Sacramento area. Please call with friends studies, homiletics, public evangelism, church 916-434-3880, ext. 3020, for more details. and family.” growth, and so much more! You may also e-mail [email protected].

JULY/AUGUST 2002 INSIDE17REPORT by Chester Clark III

Early this year,Amazing Facts College of Evangelism’s (AFCOE) Annie reminded that a changed life is a miracle—that new birth is the work of Kjaer and Steve Allred traveled to Quachita Hills Academy for a week of the Holy Spirit washing away sins through the blood of Jesus.And as they intensive seminars directed at young students eager to learn more about taught us to share these life-changing concepts with others,the Holy evangelism. But before the event, tragedy struck the class. Chester Clark III, Spirit spoke to our hearts as well.Courage was renewed,decisions made, a member of the Academy staff, reports on how the Lord worked to turn and victories won even here on our campus. heartbreak into something meaningful. It soon came time to practice what we learned. On Sunday afternoon, the student body and staff loaded into busses to conduct door-to-door surveys in the nearby communities. By the end, what are we to do now?” we collected nearly 90 requests for Bible studies! What a wonderful We had coordinated this important gathering to encourage and convict problem it is to coordinate all those students and their Bible-study our young students of their role in the great commission,believing God interests! The Lord truly blessed our efforts. would do something extraordinary in their lives.And He did,but just not In the weeks since,additional Bible study contacts have requested how we thought. personal Bible studies.We are thrilled to have so many interests who On the day that the seminar with Annie and Steve was to begin, are enthusiastically studying God’s Word! We’re thankful to the Lord a respected and loved student tragically died in a car accident on the way for sending the AFCOE team to the Academy at such an important time. back from vacation.Struggling through my grief,my mind was filled Our students and staff are more anxious than ever for the sky to be with questions: Could we continue as planned? How would the students unfolded,the graves opened,and Jesus revealed to all as the King of and staff,dealing with grief and loss,benefit by a seminar on soul kings! We know that on that beautiful day,right there alongside us will be winning? Yet I knew somehow that God had brought Annie and Steve to the loved one we lost so tragically—and she’ll know that the Lord used our campus at just this time for a purpose—and as the week progressed, her life,even after her death,to move and save so many.It’s amazing how this divine purpose was soon made abundantly clear. the Lord can turn such sorrow into a new path filled with joy and hope. As Annie and Steve taught practical tips on how to meet others where Our constant prayer is that as we put into practice what we learned they are and lead them to the Savior,the only Hope for lost humanity, during the training seminar,many others might also learn the good I saw the incredible power of God’s Word strengthen and heal the hearts news of His return and be of both staff and students. It’s amazing how learning about Jesus’own made ready to meet Him. ministry can soothe a heartbroken soul.God brought AFCOE to the “Even so,Lord Jesus, Academy at this time of need to immerse us in Scripture,which like quickly come!” leaves from the tree of life are for the “healing of the nations.” A primary goal in training our young people is to help them recognize their calling to be soul winners,regardless of the career they choose. The weeklong seminar showed how we can make witnessing a part of our daily lives.Steve’s and Annie’s personal and real-life experiences drove their powerful lessons home in an unforgettable way. With small-group discussions,homework assignments,and an interactive teaching style,Annie and Steve taught us how to turn run-of-the-mill secular conversations into captivating spiritual dialogue, recognize and deal with conviction,give personal Bible studies,and be a part of the ongoing evangelism cycle. They even showed how to help others gain victory over habits that have enslaved them for years.Though the program was geared to our students,even more experienced evangelists learned something new. Through their training,the instructors often turned our thoughts to the wonderful plan of salvation.We were

INSIDE18REPORT JULY/AUGUST 2002 hen considering the great accomplishments Q. How do I help Amazing Facts in my estate planning? of King David,most people talk about his A. By designating Amazing Facts, Inc. as a beneficiary in your amazing victory over Goliath,his special gift for Will or Trust. music,or his poetic prowess revealed in the many psalms he penned. However, one of the most out- Q.What other means of giving are there in my estate planning? standing acts of devotion in David’s long reign is often overlooked. A. Gift Annuities are a benefit to both you and Amazing Facts. During David’s eventful life, the Lord blessed him with substan- Q. What is a Gift Annuity? tial wealth.But as he looked ahead, he was deeply concerned that A. Gift Annuities give you a guaranteed fixed income for life. after his death, sufficient funds would be available for completing It is an irrevocable contribution of money and securities the temple of God. He wanted to return to God the blessings which then guarantees the payment. The benefits are: bestowed on him so abundantly. Increases your income for you and/or your spouse “Now for the house of my God I have prepared with all my might Immediate income-tax deduction gold for things to be made of gold, silver for things of silver … Avoid capitol gains wood for things of wood, onyx stones, stones to be set, glistening Estate tax savings stones of various colors …and marble slabs in abundance. Stress-free investment “Moreover, because I have set my affection on the house of my Fulfill your charitable intent God, I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, my own special treasure of gold SAMPLE GIFT ANNUITY RATES* Single and silver”(1 Chronicles 29:2,3 NKJV). AGE RATE For more than 30 years,Amazing Facts has been faithfully working 60 6.4 Life to build up the temple of God with living stones—souls saved 65 6.7 *Recommended through evangelism—by preaching a clear and powerful message of 70 7.2 by the salvation from sin through Jesus. “You also, as living stones, are being 75 7.9 American build up a spiritual house”(1 Peter 2:5 NKJV). 80 8.9 Council on As you look in the future in your estate planning, please remember 85 10.4 Gift Annuities, to make provision for building up the temple of the Lord, just as King 90+ 12.0 July 2001 David did, by remembering the ministry of Amazing Facts. If you would like more information, contact us at 1-800-436-2695 and ask for Pastor John Bridges Judy Schachten or Planned Giving Director Secretary Doug Batchelor ext. 3005 ext. 3029

An enhanced Amazing Facts Web site, which debuts in July,has eye-catching We hope the new look will bring even appeal and an elegant, streamlined interface. more people to Jesus, and then offer them Web developer Steve Nelson utilized user- resources to help spread the gospel! feedback from ministry friends to develop The Amazing Facts site, as always, has a these changes, and add enhancements, creat- vast resource of free materials and the abili- ing a more exciting Web experience than ty to purchase all of our products online— ever! Some of the improvements include: plus a way to subscribe to the Clarion, our online ministry newsletter, where you’ll get Find related products and special deals you can’t find anywhere else. information easier and faster Please pray that our rollout is a big suc- A single-point navigation system cess, and that every ministry facet points A catch-all search engine to get eyes to Jesus. where you want fast JULY/AUGUST 2002 INSIDE19REPORT by Anthony Lester

hey seem just like any other couple in any suburban home—they’re in AL.Where do you live? the middle of a conversation about water, whether ‘distilled’is better JB. We have a home in North Carolina, though we’ve only than ‘spring’water or even the tap. Typical stuff. But in fact, they aren’t typical. been there for a few days this year. Melissa is home more They aren’t even in their own home. They’re “on the road,”living out of suitcas- often, but not a lot. es in the house of a host family.New Zealand Melissa Bradshaw. We have some time off in the summer, native John Bradshaw is an Amazing Facts but since we’ve been married, we haven’t been in any one place evangelist.With his wife Melissa and for more than six weeks—whether home or at a meeting. 2-year-old son Jacob, he travels the world conducting prophecy seminars to share AL. How did you hear about Amazing Facts? the gospel. They face challenges and JB. I heard some tapes by Bill May. They just blew me away— receive blessings all along the way. touched my heart like few sermons had. So when I arrived in the States, I asked about him and learned he worked at As someone directly affected by Amazing Facts. I was told he was looking for evangelists— Amazing Facts seminars, I wanted to get young people to hold prophecy seminars. A friend even asked a behind-the-scenes look at what the life if I might be interested then. I said not at all. But the rest, well, of an evangelist entails. The ministry is history. I’ve been with Amazing Facts for seven years. employs 11 other evangelists who have lives much like the Bradshaws, but it just so hap- AL.What about that history? How did you become an pened that John was in nearby Sacramento evangelist for Amazing Facts? conducting a seminar. It was my best JB. I went through an Amazing Facts College of Evangelism opportunity for the Inside program in Maryland. After that, Bill asked me to join Report, so I sat down with them, and I thought,“Yes, that’s it! That’s what I’d love to him to see how his life, do!” But I had to return home to support my mother when faith, and family play a my dad took ill. But Bill left it open for me. Ironically, Bill role in his work for God. was dying from cancer as well. But after my father died, Melissa also joined us. I returned to dive in headfirst. I trained with Kim Kjaer and did a seminar with Jack Pefley. It’s been fun. I wouldn’t want Anthony Lester. So to be doing anything else. just where is the best tap water? AL.You travel everywhere together, even with your John Bradshaw. We’re son Jacob. experts on drinking MB. Yes. Except when John does pre-work at a church. I also water in the States; don’t go overseas with him, but at every Amazing Facts some of the best is seminar, yes. in Long Island, JB. I wouldn’t do it without them. New York. We’ve been to places AL.What are some of the challenges having a family in tow? with awful tap JB. Not having evenings is a real challenge. Most dads, even if water; it’s stuff they don’t see their kid in the morning, are still home by 5:30. you wouldn’t Or they get the weekends. But I don’t get those either, because offer a stray dog. I preach on Sabbath and Sunday is a workday. So I give as much morning time as I can. I try not to start work until eleven because I have late days. And that’s difficult, because I want to start at eleven, but the rest of the world starts at eight. This morning Jacob and I went outside to play ball. He’s great.

INSIDE20REPORT JULY/AUGUST 2002 But it’s not so much a challenge; it’s more along the lines of being ism. Sometimes you spend the first day cleaning and setting mouse unconventional. We don’t have normal evenings … dinner on the table traps. There’s only one place we’ve been where we couldn’t stay. or crashing in the living room. So we have to be creative. Finding mean- We opened the door and said,“We can’t stay here. A rat can’t stay here!” ingful family time can be a challenge, but finding a post office is worse. It was filthy. We might actually spend one night there; you just have to MB. He doesn’t really have an office either. He works from home, and it be prepared for that! But we don’t complain. Why should we? can be distracting—Jacob wants to see what’s on dad’s computer. Working from home is not easy. AL.Wow. That really shows what you’re willing to go through to JB. But the blessings outweigh the challenges. The upside is that we meet share God’s Word. new people, see new places, and experience different things. We are MB. And a seminar lasts about five-and-a-half weeks. So it helps to doing something we really enjoy. There are a lot of real positive aspects. know we’ll be moving on to another place soon. I also couldn’t bear to be away from Jacob. You don’t want to miss your son growing up—he changes so fast! You’ve got to have your family. AL. How much does Melissa contribute to the overall process? I don’t want to be away from them for six weeks. MB. Well, I try to keep the evangelist fed. I also sing and ask the ques- MB. Also, we’re here for support. If he has a bad day, he wouldn’t have tions during the question-and-answer session. So I play an upfront role. anybody to cheer him up. JB. She also takes care of the tape ministry. She handles attendance and JB. But we never really think about the benefits or challenge of having coordinates the visitations. She’s also watching Jacob and other stuff that my family with me or not. It’s just a given. That’s the way it is. you just don’t see. When my slides or the audio needs work and the regu- lar people just aren’t there, she’ll step in. Where would I be without her? AL. But you like the traveling; it’s easy to see that. She also understands the program better than anybody and knows what’s JB. Yeah. Settling down at a home could be nice. But I like the variety. happening and where. It’s a busy time for her. The meeting itself is busy, Everything is new. It’s great for Jacob too. We take him to all different and she keeps the household running. There are many things she’d like to places … zoos and museums. We visited a train museum here and he do, such as hobbies, which she can’t do because she’s too busy. It’s quite a loved it. The contrast is variety versus constancy. But the great constancy sacrifice in some respects. But when she got married, she knew she was is us as a family—and God in the center. getting an evangelist. Maybe she really didn’t know what that meant! MB. We also try to have the same toys and pictures for him. JB. I grew up in one house my whole life, knew the whole neighborhood. AL. How important is music and corporate prayer during There’s a lot to be said for roots that sink deep. I’m not sure Jacob will have the meetings? that as long as we are in ministry. I can see some potential downside, but JB. I believe music is important because it sets we’re not the first to experience that. Others do it and survive, and the the right tone, elevating the mind and prepar- Lord blesses them. Knowing we live a nomadic existence, we take very ing it to receive God’s Word. It gives us a chance special care in raising Jacob, perhaps more than a typical family. to share Jesus too. And prayer is vital too. It’s the foundation for the AL. How do you get around? whole series. Nothing JB. If it’s within a couple days, we drive. But across the country, we fly. good will happen It’s just easier and cheaper. We usually borrow a car, because a rental without prayer. car adds to the meeting cost. We prefer to drive and tow our trailer and We need the help have all our stuff, because you get to a place with no ironing board or of God, and it is pots and pans. It’s a small hassle, but a phone call can usually fix it. good for people We don’t make a big deal about inconveniences, but there are some. to know that we MB. We improvise a lot. Sometimes we have no crib, so what do we do? pray and Well, we get out a suitcase and line it with some blankets and put Jacob believe in in. You don’t have baths, so you use a rubber tub. But it can also be a fun prayer. challenge.“We don’t have this, so what are we going to do!” JB. And that’s just part of it; you just accept it. The thing that keeps us going is that we’re here to preach the message.God has called us,and He doesn’t always take away the inconveniences. We are not in this for our own comfort. And that’s okay! We didn’t choose a life in a house, but rather a life on the road preaching and in the service of the Lord. So it’s just how it is.You just roll with the inconveniences. I’m sure there’s a threshold, where you’d say this isn’t working. But we haven’t reached that point.

AL.Where do you stay? What’s been the most difficult place you’ve been in? JB. We stay in an apartment or house usually. And sometimes I sleep on the floor when a bed doesn’t agree with my back! Such is evangel-

JULY/AUGUST 2002 INSIDE21REPORT AL.Do you utilize Amazing Facts resources in your seminars? How so? lead them. Plus, we have nothing to hide. If people would just get into JB. We give out many Study Guides, because they’re a great resource and their Bible and study with an open heart, I know that they will see this people respond well to them. And the new Panorama of Prophecy CD is is the truth. God will lead them. People also know if you’re hiding becoming more popular. I also direct people to the TV and radio broadcasts. something. And we can be transparent, because we are teaching truth. If someone came just one night and all they learned was to study AL.What you say is vital, so how do you prepare—say 30 minutes the Bible, then that is enough. Pray, and the Lord will lead them to the before the meeting? Have you memorized it all? truth. If what we teach doesn’t measure up to the Bible, then we don’t JB. I don’t memorize much of it, though the repetition helps. I have good want to be teaching it. The Bible is the way of salvation, so all I need to notes. Ideally, I’m finding time to pray before the meetings. And then I just do is convince them to go there, and then God will take it from there. make sure all is in order; this is where a good team of volunteers is crucial. I usually arrive an hour early to meet the attendees. It’s often chaotic, AL.Why are topics covered in the order they are? Do you accom- because something’s missing, or we arrive a little late because of our boy modate for certain audiences? or traffic. But prayer is really important; it’s the real key. The Lord JB. Every house is built on a foundation. You set the stage. You cover impressed me that if I would be a man of prayer, I could take this work death before hell, and you describe the soul before you discuss what full on. Sure, you have to be familiar with the night’s subject, but going will become of it. You want to build logically in their minds so it’s easi- in, if you have prayed and believe that God will do good things, you can er to follow and makes sense. really sense the Holy Spirit. If there is a big concentration of people from one religion or another, I might need to take their particular beliefs into account. I might then AL. Explain your style of evangelism. How does it rearrange topics or emphasize some points more or others less. But play a role in winning souls? everyone gets all the truth. We can’t do less for them. JB. My style is just me. My background in radio showed me how to communicate and why it’s AL.You handle tough issues just about every night: Sabbath, important to be myself. You can’t be someone diet, the Antichrist. Explain how you approach these. else because people see through that. But you JB. We have to teach the everlasting gospel; God has commissioned also can’t be “too much” yourself. If you’re seri- that. Part of that is teaching these ous, don’t be too serious; if you’re funny, don’t things. How are you going to be frivolous. I’m not there to be a comedian; this avoid the Antichrist if you don’t is serious work. But some things are just funny know what that is? Sure, you and they help make a point. And gleaning from need to present it compas- other evangelists really helps. Always be willing sionately, with great empathy. to have the Lord teach you new ways. But if people are searching and really wanting to know AL. How do you know you’re reaching people truth, they’ll listen. at a meeting? You also need to lift up Jesus. JB. Crowds are different. Some are responsive. Others At the end, you ask them to follow are quiet. Some laugh easy, others not.You see it in their Jesus. We don’t want to divide peo- faces and body language—leaning forward in their chairs, couples looking ple, and sometimes these issues do. I try to present serious subjects at each other after you make a point. Occasionally someone falls asleep; compassionately, but it’s really in the heart of the listener. God will that can be a bad sign. I also listen for the really heartfelt comments. work miracles. When a person says,“I wept tonight,”you know you’re doing something for God.You also ask questions to see if the crowd’s getting it. AL.What’s the worst thing the devil’s done to keep you from But I credit the Holy Spirit for any good impact made. You’ll see that success at a seminar? How did you overcome it? when changes come: more joy, people hanging around talking after the JB. We’ve had tornadoes, like F4s, gas leaks, and deafening fire alarms meeting, developing relationships with church members. You’ll even see keeping people away. But we overcome it through prayer and trust that physical changes. People say they change the way they eat. They dress God will work it out. He always does. We had someone putout flyers differently, take off their jewelry (often without you saying anything denouncing our message at one meeting. But that turned out to be a about it). And some people you know you’re reaching because you see great meeting, and one very concerned person was himself baptized! they’re uncomfortable, obviously wrestling with spiritual subjects. Occasionally, handbills don’t go out when you would like. Not much The questions in the question box will often tell the story too. you can do about that when it is in the hands of the post office.

AL.You encourage Bible reading a lot.Why do you do that? In the next issue of Inside Report, you’ll learn what took place JB. No one should just believe me, but rather follow the Bible and Jesus. in John’s Sacramento seminar and the step-by-step process of That’s enough. That’s everything. My whole job is to point people to the finding interests, teaching them the Word, and celebrating their Bible, not necessarily to a church or a belief system because Jesus will baptism in Christ.

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INSIDE26REPORT JULY/AUGUST 2002 by Anita Silvestri

Into the Beaver State he Valley View Church in Medford, Oregon, played host to our In one class, the phone rang and a caller told the pastor he had called Sowing the Word revival seminar this past February.One evening, many other churches and no one answered, but that he really wanted a we asked class members to pray for God to direct them to Bible visit and Bible studies. One class member followed up, and we’re so study interests.And a few days later,many had asked prospects and glad someone was there to receive that call! Discover Luke 11:9. received positive answers! The text of Ephesians 6:18,about “praying An attendee went home to retrieve something and her doorbell rang. always,”came to mind.And God continued to bless: As we sang praises A lady wanted to make a purchase, but our attendee had to leave for the to Him that morning,we witnessed four young deer saunter past the seminar. They arranged to meet the next church’s windows.What a beautiful sight! The Bible promises that,some- day.Our attendee is now deter- day,we will be able to leap like a deer (Isaiah 35:6). mined to share a Bible study with Attendees Susan and Tony are raising three grandchildren, and the lady.God was providential in this year, their 12-year-old April is in church school. Before one class, sending our guest home at just the Susan was encouraged to ask April if she would like to study the right time! Read Isaiah 41:6. Bible.April responded she would! What a privilege to help a grand- We developed a friendship with daughter on the path to Jesus! Remember 2 Timothy 1:5. Tonia as the weeks went by, and One man gave a remarkable testimony.Before he and his wife she expressed a desire to study became Christians, he moved out three times because of their dis- with Jim, her husband.We have putes. On one occasion, he was hospitalized—and the doctor discov- visited her home several times ered melanoma cancer. He felt that was providential, because he and since the seminar ended, giving Tonia, Jim (right), her brother Jim, his wife immediately began reading the Bible. God led them step-by- her Amazing Facts Study Guides and daughters Tiffany and Kelly step to the Sabbath-keeping church.And God has now given them (the same ones she studied!) for her husband, vegetarian entrée the fruit of the Spirit in their home (Galatians 5:22, 23). Praise Him! recipes, and books for her two girls. Now she and Jim are spending One young couple began a medical practice and told quality time in God’s Word. Her brother is next! Please join us in us about a recent experience.A lady came to them and praying for Tonia and her studies with Jim (Romans 8:28). said she felt no peace in her life. They both testified to Since our seminars ended, we have been making home visits. her of the blessings they received from daily Bible We want to close this article by sharing one: In the pouring rain, reading and prayer—they slept we knocked on Vickie’s door. She peacefully every night. They answered, but then grumpily asked if encouraged her to read the we could call her.We got back in our Gospels and gave her Steps to Christ. car and called her on the cell phone. The next day,she stopped by to say how much she appreci- She said she was sick and asked us to ated that wonderful book! They next offered her Bible lessons return next week, and we agreed. But and prayed for her spiritual journey.Read Isaiah 42:16. when we called, she said she was Bruce and Steve were leaving for India on a three-week mis- spring-cleaning; we convinced her to sion trip after our seminar. The seminar uplifted and encour- allow us to come by.She met us at the aged them. They now look forward to their spiritual journey ahead. door and admitted that she watches Praise God for mission service! Check Acts 16:2! Amazing Facts every single week. We gave her lesson one of the Study God Blesses Seminar in Eugene Guides and told her we had the entire We held another revival seminar in Eugene, and many church fam- series and would be back next week ilies from the surrounding area attended. So we were blessed with a with the next lesson.We also gave her large group. Alone In the Crowd by Joe Crews. After One student prayed when she left to see her dental hygienist.When John prayed for her, we saw tears in the opportunity was right, she talked about the wonderful Amazing her eyes as we said goodbye.We look Facts Bible studies. The hygienist told the student about a special forward to our next meeting with family member who attended a Sabbath-keeping church and how Vickie.We think God sent us there, she wants to know more about it! Do you believe God leads us to don’t you? Read Isaiah 6:8! searching people (John 15:5)? It is such a joy to work for the Lord!

JULY/AUGUST 2002 INSIDE27REPORT Juanita Genton-Rosier from Ila Genton Montez Genton from Ila Genton,his wife Hugo and Albertine Gerst from Albert and LaVerne Gerst Nancy Gibbons from Florence Squire Jerry Gilbert from Richard and Jerri Boggess Lorna Golladay from Elizabeth Marcussen Edna Goodwin from Lucille Bush Harold Gray from Dorothy Gray,his wife Gertrude Green from Gertrude Shultz;from A.June Smith Daina Griffin from Walter and Betty Griffin Mode Griffith from Beulah Griffith,his wife Katherine Habenicht from Ruth de Fluiter Karl Hahn from Mr.and Mrs.Ralph Peterson David Haines from Oma Brown Alex R. Hall from Alyce Hall,his wife In Loving Memory Martha Jane Carruthers from Vyvyan M.Low Charles Hall from Alyce Hall,his grandma Ivan Allen from Irene Allen,his wife Virginia Carter from Dolores and Howard Bixler Willis Hargreaves from Bob and Wanda Beck;from Dennis Charles Alloway from Albert and Esther Lorenz Stella Case from J.D.and Wanda Davis and Garneita Goffar;from Grant and Helen Guth;from Hilda Earl Amundson from Kent and Dee Dickinson Juanita Catledge from Lowell Catledge,her husband Jaussaud;from Camille McNeilus;from Fern Jensen;from Harley Anderson from Karen Brockriede Eugene Chaffee from Stanley and Roberta Chaffee Scott and Gail Pritcher;from Max and Ardis Torkelson;from Melba Anderson from Mr.and Mrs.Paul Krall Forrest Chaffee from Stanley and Roberta Chaffee Elmer Haas’s Sabbath School;from Dale and Marjorie Milo Anderson from Patricia Reynolds Richard Chapman from Marguerite Covert;from John and Christopher Hayden from Tom and Lisa Mann;from Doty Ann’s son Gary from Albert and Esther Lorenz Anita Silvestri Pantle and staff;from Pamela J.Retzlaff Derwood Chappell from Jean Chappell,his wife Roma Hays from Brenda Cantrell,his daughter LeRoy Bahnmiller from Edwin and Joyce Bahnmiller Velma Heldt from Marie Beachler Marlin Bakke from Martena Bakke,his mother Stanley E. Chartier from Helen Chartier,his wife Doris Claugh from Homer Lynd Beatrice Henderson from Martena Bakke Joseph Barber from George and Elaine Cacic Justin Henderson from Hazel Henderson,his grandmother Walter Barber from Bonnie Lorenz Vivian Clements from Betty Petersen Robert Congleton Sr. from Warren and Phyllis Wright Paul Henderson from Hazel Henderson,his wife Mr. and Mrs. Lee Barnes from Claude and Lois Turner Joseph Herzberg from Kathy Woodhall,his daughter;from Marion Barnes from Lois Turner,his sister Loren and Ellen Coppock Margaret Craddock from Jim and Gerry Craddock Michael and Debra Fechik Wes Barnes from Mr.and Mrs.Rodney A.Benson Stella C. Hess from Ralph A.Hess,her son Alice Barton from William Opincar Lawrence Crandall from Stan Reesman Joe Crews from Lu Ann Crews,his wife;from Debbie Higgens; Lenora Higgins from Helen Bradley Micah Batchelor from Doug and Karen Batchelor;from Lillian Wilma Hildabrand from Vernon and Ruth Holm Brophy;from Lu Ann Crews;from Robert and Aneita Doering; from Matthew Kabson;from William and Anita Lowe Ronnie Crews from Lu Ann Crews,his mother Stanley Hill from Stan Reesman from Mr.and Mrs.Carl Ensminger;from Jewell Flesher;from Roger Hinger from Jessie Hinger,his wife Ann V.Hayward;from Jo Ann Herford;from Debbie Higgens; Robert Cunningham from Velma Cunningham,his wife Irene Curtis from Ramona Mortenson,her daughter Karen Hodge from Everett and Yvonne Dickerson from Shelly Lowe;from Gregory and Barbara Nahorney;from Nadine Hodges from Teddy and Dorothy Tubbs Marjorie Pryor-Spiller;from John and Anita Silvestri;from Leah Davis from Stan Reesman Margaret and Ted Hoffman from Donna,Stephen, Ron and Cathleen Van Straler;from Almetta Versteegh;from Gladys Dickerson from Everett and Yvonne Dickerson Stephanie,and Matt Dickie Mr.and Mrs.J.R.Wear Marjorie Dickinson from Kent and Dee Dickinson LaVerne Holford from Bette L.Brown,her sister Carolyn Baybarz from Myron and Delphia Baybarz Becky Dixon from Bill and Billie Best Gregory Holloway from Brad and Ruth Schwarz Carolyn Beach from William Beach,her husband Conn Donesky from Warren and Phyllis Wright Leila Holm-Pemberton from Vernon and Ruth Holm LaVerne Beachler from Marie Beachler,his wife Leland and Ruby Dubois from Stan Reesman Edward Page Howe from Helen M.Howe,his daughter Horace R. Becknew from Gwendolyn M.Knight Dr. and Mrs. Richard Ekroth from Ann Ekroth,their daughter Franklin Hudgins from Lorraine Hudgins,his wife Haskell Bee from Buck and Jane Alvarez Jean Engeberg from Robert and Jean Johnson Vernon Hutchison from Mr.and Mrs.Paul Genstler Bertha Bender-Travis from Esther Dunton,her mother Albert Binder from Olga Binder,his wife Judy (Arvin) Farson from Homer and Cora Arvin,her parents Mel Ireland from Doris Shepherd Christian Binder from Olga Binder Cecil Flesher from Jewell Flesher John Janzen from Agatha Janzen;his wife Francis Blakely from Mary Thompson Edward Flower from Florence Flower,his wife Noble Jenkinson from Evelyn Jenkinson Wreath Blakeslee from Hazel Clogston David de Fluiter from Gladys de Fluiter,his wife; Ben Johnson from Donna,Stephen,Stephanie,and Matt Dickie J. N. Blankenship from LaCrosse Church from Ruth de Fluiter Donald C. Johnson from Donna and Eugene Dorsey Lydia “Toots” Bos from Harriet R.Bos Lynn Fox from Drusilla Fox,his wife Leila B. Johnson from the Peckham family Jessie Olive Bren from Wilmer Sederstrom Albert Frank from Ray and Barbara Benson;Gordon and Jackie Tall Samuel J. Johnson from Judith Johnson Carl and Anna Brockmann from Ethel Simeone,their daughter Maurice Fredricksen from Kent and Dee Dickinson Elsie Jones from Gertrude Shultz Harold C. Brockmann from Ethel Simeone,his sister Jerry Freeman from Hazel Freeman Elizabeth Kabson from Matthew Kabson Edwin G. Brown from Dorothea Brown Maryetta Fullbright from Lucille Harden,her sister;from Laurel Kelly from Claude and Lois Turner,her parents Emily Buckingham from Thomas E.Johnson;from Pauline Dorothy Hughes Rex Kendall from Leon and Vivienne Rich Molina;from Mr.and Mrs.William Mulske William Fulton from Edith Fulton,his wife Art Kennedy from Ralph Kennedy,his brother;from Doris John Burgess from Nassima Burgess,his wife William Gab from Esther R.Henderson;from Carol Morris Brown;from Kent and Dee Dickinson;from Margaret C. Gladys Bushbaum from David and Marilyn Russell Harold Gates from Leon and Vivienne Rich Jackson;from Pauline Mazat Glen Byers from Bonnie Byers,his wife Alma Geigle from Carol Morris Virginia Kennedy from Ralph Kennedy,her husband

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JULY/AUGUST 2002 INSIDE29REPORT A note from Pastor Doug: The mind and the spirit aren’t the only things the Lord wants us to treat right. The Bible says,“Your body is [a] temple. ... Therefore glorify God in your body ... which [is] God’s”(1 Corinthians 6:20). Our bodies actually belong to God! So we should nourish and treat them well so that they will last us a long time to come. In this light, Health Bite is a new feature we’ve added to the Inside Report. It will feature health facts, fitness tips, and healthy recipes you can make at home.We hope you enjoy this new section and pray it will bless you and your family in serving the Lord!

From Amazing Facts’ Mary Lou Warner comes … Whole-Wheat Bread in Just Two Hours! Mix together: 1 cup warm water 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons dry yeast (3 pkgs.) Let yeast mix stand 10 minutes. Mix together: 3 cups hot tap water 2 tablespoons honey (molasses or brown sugar) 4 tablespoons oil 2 teaspoons salt 1-1/2 cups whole-wheat flour Let flour mix stand until yeast is ready.

Beat flour mixture well and add yeast mixture. Millet Butter Let stand for 15 minutes. 3/4 teaspoon salt Using hand mixer or wire whip, add 1/2 cup gluten flour 1/3 cup cooked carrots Stir in 5 to 7 cups of whole-wheat flour to make a 1/2 cup boiling water soft dough. Turn onto floured board and knead 8 to 1 cup hot cooked millet 10 minutes, adding whole-wheat flour as necessary, 1/3 cup fine, unsweetened coconut until the dough is smooth and elastic. 1 teaspoon butter flavoring Spray 2 large (or 3 medium) loaf pans. Shape dough into loaves and place in a cold oven. Turn oven on Process carrots, salt, and a bit of the boiling water in to 250 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes or until blender until smooth. Add millet, coconut, and butter bread doubles. Increase heat to 350. Bake 40 to 50 flavoring, gradually adding small amounts of water minutes or until done. until blended smooth (work down with spatula). Chill. Yields approx. 2 cups Variation Add 1 cup walnuts and 1/2 cup raisins after adding only 2 cups of the flour in the “stir” paragraph. Then add the rest of the flour.

Strawberry Jam (adapted from NEWSTART) Did you know that serving sizes on the USDA Food 1 pound frozen whole sugarless strawberries Pyramid and on product nutrition labels are different? 3 to 4 rings dried pineapple The two charts actually serve different purposes. The USDA serving size helps people meet daily nutritional needs with all food groups, With scissors, cut pineapple rings into small pieces while product labels only compare nutritional values between similar into a bowl. Add frozen strawberries, cover with foods. Therefore, a single slice of bread on a product label might be plastic wrap, and let stand overnight or until berries one serving on the label, but could be two servings on the food are defrosted and pineapple is soft. Place about half pyramid! Of course, confusion could be easily assuaged if product of the mixture in the blender, blend well; add labels included the number of pyramid servings contained in a remaining fruit and blend well until smooth. Pour into product label serving! container and chill. Yields approx. 2 cups

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